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Australia / Francis Xavier, 1506–1552, Feast Day: December 3

A friend of Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, Francis became one of the most successful missionaries in history. Dedicated to working in the Far East, he converted over forty thousand people in Goa, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the outer islands of Japan. He died before he could reach China. After his death, he often became the patron of territories in newly discovered regions of the world.

Other patronages: Borneo, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Portugal; foreign missions; sailors, tourists Invoked: against hurricanes, plague

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Since 1999, when our first book, “Novena” was published by Viking Studio, we have created seven books devoted to the saints and the Virgin Mary. This is our first attempt at a website and we look forward to an interactive relationship with our audience. As we become more adept at using this new medium, we welcome your input and personal stories relating to answered prayers, tradition of devotions or basic curiosity regarding the lives and miracles of the saints and the art works that they inspire. We look forward to sharing other sites of interest and hearing from you.

Barbara Calamari     Sandra DiPasqua